BECOME A MEMBER OF DAI

Show customers your support for the community.

Becoming a member of DAI shows your customers that you are a partner in investing in our community. Every member will receive a window decal to display at their business.

Benefits of downtown membership include:

Design ConsultationNeed help with putting your best face forward? With licensed architects and contractors as members of our board, DAI can help you to make your business look its best while remaining in compliance with local design ordinances. We have listings for professionals skilled in remodel and maintenance on historic buildings. DAI Design committee members strive to find new and interesting elements to highlight the beauty of downtown through landscaping and development.Event AssistanceDAI organizes several promotional events each year that draw hundreds of people to Downtown Augusta. These include a spaghetti supper, a chili competition and feed, the fall Red Brick Harvest Festival and carnival, Steaks on the Bricks, Small Business Saturday, as well as other events throughout the year. DAI members also receive discounted booth rental or vendor space at DAI-sponsored events. DAI offers access to free event insurance for an event you would like to host in the downtown area. (Limit one event per year per member - following DAI insurance guidelines).

​Share InformationDAI helps keep residents and merchants informed about downtown developments through personal visits, press releases, social media and our quarterly newsletter. We also assist members by providing contact information for business loans, potential grants and tax credit opportunities. DAI members have access to 0% interest loans through the Main Streets Incentives Without Walls program. DAI also provides referral information for their mainstreet members. DAI members will also have access to business research and information in relation to our community.​Free Advertising and PromotionDAI offers free advertising to members through weekly features on our website and social media. Members may also be promoted during special downtown events. Free assistance with marketing development and company public relations is provided by our Economic Restructuring Committee. You will also receive a listing in our website directory, Facebook and Instagram promotion as well as Facebook live promotions and videos. DAI provides graphic design assistance for those who would like a flyer, coupon, brochure or any additional materials for your business.

Liaison With Local GovernmentDAI acts as a liaison between city government and downtown businesses and organizations. We give advice to help you navigate city requirements for design, zoning and how to hold special events to enhance, grow and preserve our historic downtown district.

This year DAI is offering Sponsorship levels that will include your downtown membership. You will receive all of the downtown membership benefits above with the opportunity to choose your sponsor level for the year. With sponsorship at the Gold level, you will fulfill all sponsor requests from DAI for the entire year!

​Bronze Member Sponsor - $500.00For being a bronze member sponsor you will receive: Sponsor at one DAI event of your choice - 2 Facebook Live Videos/promotion - 1 Ticket for Steaks on the Bricks - One Ticket for the Spaghetti Dinner - $50.00 in Sugar Shane's Bucks. As well as all of the downtown member benefits.

Silver Member Sponsor - $750.00When supporting at a Silver level member sponsor you will receive: Sponsor for three DAI events of your choice - 3 Facebook live interviews/ promotions - 2 tickets for Steaks on the Bricks - 2 tickets for the Spaghetti Dinner - Free Booth Space at the Brick Street Festival - $75.00 in Sugar Shane's Bucks.

Sponsorship includes social media recognition - special recognition at the event - sponsor signage at event (as well as any promotional materials you would like to provide) - decor at the event in the sponsor colors - recognition on all print materials distributed around town and to schools (when applicable).